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341 Nathaniel Blakiston Esq.r Cap.t Generall and (Loco) Governo.r in Cheife in and over this his Maj.tys (Sigilli) Province & Territory of Maryland To all psons to whome these p.rsents shall Come Greeting: Know yee that whereas his Maj.ty by his Royall Comission to me under the greate seale of Engld bearing date at Westminster the 19.th day of October in the Tenth year of his Maj.tys reigne &c Annoq.r Dm 1698 hath beene gratiously pleased among other powers & authoritys to me granted therein to authorize & Impower me upon the death absence or suspencion of any pson in this province holding or Enjoying any office of Trust or proffitt by Comission under the Greate Seale from his Maj.ty to putt in some other fitt person in my discretion to supply the vacancy Officiate in Execute the Trust & charge of such Office untill such time as his Maj.tys Royall pleasure shall be signified therein And whereas alsoe it hath pleased Goe to take out of his world by drafts Thomas Lawrence Esq.r his Maj.tys late Secretary and Publick Notary of this province by Comission imediately under the greate Seale of Engld bearing date the 20.th day of September in the ^10.th^ year of his Maj.tys reigne &c Whereby the sayd place and Office is become vacant and there being an absolute necessity of some Pson to Execute Officials and performe that office and trust Therefore pursuant to the sayd powers and authoritys I haveing & reposing greate Trust and Confidence in the Loyalty fidellity and abillity of You William Bladen Esq.r Have thought fitt and doe hereby putt in appoynt authorize and (Empower |
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